i might just hide every topic apart from camping

[DuplicitousBitch]

seeing as all the other topics are populated by freakados atm

i think ads on any site look awful if they interfere with what you're doing

for example i used to read a blog, but have stopped recently because i cannot stand the ads they have on there (yes, i dcould have adblocker but don't)

they come up in a strip between posts on the blog and it's just way too intrusive

but i have absolutely no problem with relevant links down the side or at the bottom of a page. nothing flashing or moving or popping up tho!

by the by.... my self inflating mats arrived earlier and i'm really pleased with htem

the vango 5cm is sooooooo nice and thick if you add a few extra puffs.
they're quite narrow tho, but then i think that a lot of them are, and they're just for the kids so i think will be ok.

but if i was buying for myself i would def be looking for a wider one

Off topic - pleased to hear there is only one Aitch. In my brain there was Aitch-from-BLW who helped me to wean DS1 and 2, then Aitchfrom-MN-camping. How cool that you are but one Aitch. Thanks for all the weaning advice and now camping chat. Anyhow back to lurking and making ever longer list of absolutely necessary camping kit ...

I know nowt about camping, but atm I have all topics hidden - I do this periodically, and it is quite refreshing. Doesn't stop me posting all over the place, mind.

I know this thread has moved in and I have no technical advice to give re ads but just wanted to say DB I totally agree with you! Active convos brings me out in hives ATM. I've taken to hiding here and my post natal thread. I'm hoping all the crazies get bored and bugger off soon!

"He blocks weaponry and sex services ads for example."

i think the blw massive would LOVE those, they are a mixed bunch. couldn't agree more about ads, tiy, that's another reason why i've fought shy.

oh and now i am panicking about the width of the thingybobs.

The mats?

yes, those. not the weaponry and sex services.

maybe tiy is just enormously FAT?

Do I need self-inflating mats now?

I remember the agonies of choosing airbeds last year, is there no end to the complicated decisions a camper must make?

Are you concerned about width or thickness?

Not waving I saw an airbed yesterday that had a maze like game with rollable ball making up its innards.
Yes! An airbed you can play with. Yet another factor in your decision making, will my sleeping arrangements amuse me?

The 2.5 cm was fine honestly. Sure the 5 cm Vango was more luxurious but you can just keep going on and on with these things.

width, i think. am pleased enough with the thickness, we're fair-weather campers.

width AND thickness?

Goodness

I like this tent

It's a bit pink and since when did a dead shark become essential camping equipment?!

51cm is a pretty standard regular width I think.

Ours are 51cm. You can't spread yourself out like a starfish but if you are in a standard sleeping bag you are confined to being that width anyway.

If you are a foetal position sleeper it's tiny bit rubbish as either your arse or knees hang over the edge.

It's fine. All the fresh air makes you sleep better anyway.

Ummmmm... what's wrong with barbecued shark????

Lol @ the playmo shark

Ooops! You know me well, Slubber! I'm sure you will forgive me.....

Barbecued shark is one of the sights I've missed when camping.... Like the thermos flask though, very practical.

Norman

Aitch I,m long of femur. If you are a short arse then ignore the bum/knee overhang point.

are those black ones not something ludicrous like 27cm, though?

51cm is pretty narrow. The Sunncamp I have is 55cm and I thought that was narrow enough.

Eh?

Are these not the ones here?

183 x 51 x 2.5

27cm is what it packs down to.